Week of February 19, 2024

175 North Harvard Street Project Construction Impacts Update

  • Project enabling activities continue in preparation for building construction.
    o Soil removal from the site is in progress and is expected to be complete in early March.
    o Truck traffic in and out of the site will remain steady throughout the day during standard work hours.
    o Wheel washing and street sweeping continues to ensure soil isn’t being tracked through the streets.
    o Temporary electrical infrastructure is being installed for construction power.
    o Site dewatering is ongoing.
    o Installation of below grade waterproofing will begin soon.
    o Installation of concrete mud mats will begin this month. Concrete pours will take place during normal
    working hours.
  • Beginning next week, to help improve traffic flow and safety around the job site, only construction vehicles will
    be permitted to turn on to South Campus Drive from North Havard Street. All other vehicles will be directed to
    access South Campus Drive from Western Ave.
  • The job site will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents’ Day holiday.
  • The project’s regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Some work on Saturdays
    may be necessary as permitted by the City of Boston from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.